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ETF Insider: 2011 Ends With A Whimper

Stoyan Bojinov — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 15:00:25 +0000

Wall Street was fairly tame these last few trading days of the year as light volume trading and an uncertain economic backdrop gave way to a less-than-spectacular finale to one of the most volatile years in financial history. Amongst the major domestic equity indexes, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was the only one to finish 2011 in positive territory; both the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq posted minor losses on the year. Developed and emerging market equity indexes have endured a tougher year as risk-aversion has played a key role in funneling capital towards “safer” U.S. stocks. Despite recent headwinds, gold still came out on top in the end, clinching gains of 10% amidst a volatile trading year abundant with uncertainty. Actionable ETF Trade Ideas Last Week’s Actionable ETF Ideas Ticker Position Performance ECH Long -0.8% EWJ Long 1.2% GUR Long -1.9% Our picks from Monday’s Insider posted a mixed [...]

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ETF Insider: Slick Picks For Year End Bulls

Stoyan Bojinov — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 18:26:12 +0000

Equity markets inched higher last week as news from the Euro zone was sparse, while economic data releases on the home front surprised to the upside. The final trading week of one of the most volatile periods in financial history is sure to abundant with more of the same: excitement, drama, and perhaps even the usual chaos. Domestic equity indexes are flirting with modest gains for 2011, although year end selling pressures may create headwinds as investors lock-in profits in anticipation of more turmoil next year. In this edition of ETF Insider we outline three bullish actionable ideas with conservative stop-loss recommendations; positioning our trades favorably in case the bulls continue their stampede, while also protecting ourselves from a potential sell-off. Weekly Outlook The coming week will be very sparse with economic data releases at home and on the international front. Below, we highlight ETFs that may see an increase [...]

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Wednesday’s ETF Chart To Watch: iShares MSCI Japan Index Fund (EWJ)

Stoyan Bojinov — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 09:00:52 +0000

Euro zone worries took a backseat as investors instead turned their attention to the latest U.S. housing market data. The bulls came charging through Wall Street on Tuesday as new home starts in November surged to multi-month highs, showing signs of life in the battered down housing market. The Nasdaq charged ahead with a strong 3.19% gain on the day, while the Dow Jones Industrial Averaged clinched and equally impressive 2.87% gain. Gold drifted higher amidst the equity market euphoria and futures prices for the precious metal closed near $1,615 an ounce [see Are Gold ETFs The Best Defense Against Euro Drama?]. The iShares MSCI Japan Index Fund (EWJ) is our ETF to watch for today as it may experience a gap once trading on Wall Street commences later in the day. EWJ could experience volatile trading as investors react to the latest Bank of Japan meeting and economic outlook [...]

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Daily ETF Roundup: UNG Soars On Surprising Data, EWJ Falls On Japanese Budget

Jared Cummans — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 23:00:37 +0000

After the best performance since early 2009, markets finished today relatively flat as no major data or news had an effect on stocks. Both the Dow and S&P dipped by about 0.20% while the NASDAQ jumped by that same amount. Gold suffered by just $1/oz. while oil saw slight losses but was able to hold on to its $100/barrel benchmark. With not much news on the day, most investors are already looking ahead to find the next big market mover, and Friday is shaping up to be an important session [see also As Bill Miller Departs, Some Value ETF Alternatives]. Though the euro-zone has been the focus of equities as of late, tomorrow will see important data in the form of the U.S. unemployment for November. Last month saw employment fall to 9%, and that figure is expected to hold in tomorrow’s report. If the data misses, look for markets [...]

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Three ETFs To Watch This Week: EWJ, TVIX, VGK

Jared Cummans — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 09:00:23 +0000

This past week featured volatility that has become all too familiar to investors. The week started off on a strong note as news from the euro-zone seemed to point in a positive direction, only to have the exact opposite reaction on Wednesday. After a shaky guidance from Europe hit home in the middle of the week, equities tanked by more than 3.5%, marking one of their worst single-day losses in recent memory. Luckily markets were able to claw back from their losses with a strong trading session to close out the week. Oil was one of the most talked about assets this past week, as the fossil fuel finished the week around the $99/barrel mark and seems to have all the momentum necessary to break through the triple-digit barrier [see also PIMCO Debuts Germany, Canada Bond ETFs]. Next week will hinge on a slew of data from the euro-zone, as all eyes are once [...]

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ETF Insider: It’s All Greek To Me

Stoyan Bojinov — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 14:00:00 +0000

Euro zone debt woes took investors for another roller coaster ride as uncertainty from overseas led to volatile trading across equity markets all over the globe. Investors were spooked early in the week after Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou announced a proposal for a referendum to the three-pronged “bailout plan” proposed by EU leaders earlier in Brussels. Selling pressures hit the street as investors scrambled for the safe havens, fearing that Greece would succumb to default. However, euphoria quickly returned to the markets after Greece decided to solidify its place in the currency bloc and scrapped the referendum. Domestic equity indexes finished the week in red territory as stocks faced headwinds on Friday despite the better-than-expected unemployment report at home. Actionable ETF Trade Ideas Last Week’s Actionable ETF Ideas Ticker Position Performance FXA Short +3.1% EWJ Long -1.5% IEF Long +1.7% Our picks from Monday’s Insider performed quite well during [...]

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ETF Insider: Greek Drama Steals Spotlight

Stoyan Bojinov — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 22:45:53 +0000

Stocks got off to a fairly weak start on Monday as investors took profits off the table given last weeks monster gains. Euro zone debt woes resurfaced on Tuesday, dragging down equity markets all over the globe, after Greek Prime Minister, George Papandreou, put the latest “bailout plan” to a referendum. Greek default fears returned to the market and investors were quick to sell, although domestic equity indexes reclaimed lost ground the following day. Surprisingly, Ben Bernanke did not spook the markets today as investors were cautiously bullish after the Fed made no announcement of additional stimulus, perhaps suggesting that the economy is on its way to a slow, but steady, recovery. Gold has been inching above support at the $1,700 level so far this week, and the precious metal closed right around $1,735 an ounce on Wednesday. Checking In: Trading Ideas This week, our technical trading ideas included a [...]

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Daily ETF Roundup: VXX Surges 10% On Market Woes, EWJ Slips On Yen Intervention

Jared Cummans — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 22:00:12 +0000

Halloween day was certainly a spooky one for investors, as one of the best months in years ended on a terrible note. The Dow surrendered over 275 points while the S&P 500 was the biggest loser with a near 2.5% decrease. What is perhaps more surprising is that the NASDAQ was the best performing of the three benchmarks; that index tends to underperform by comparison, so its win (by comparison) on the day is certainly a rare one. As for oil, it lost nearly 1%, though it is still holding on for dear life to its $90/barrel price. Finally, gold saw a down day, marking another bizarre performance as the safe haven metal usually exhibits low correlation to equities [see also New At ETFdb: ETF Scorecards Offer In-Depth Analysis And Ranking Of Every ETF]. Now that October is officially in the books, investor have been generally happy with the month. The S&P hasn’t had a [...]

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ETF Insider: Bulls Look To Sustain Momentum

Stoyan Bojinov — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 14:00:35 +0000

Improving optimism over the Euro zone debt negotiations coupled with positive earnings and economic data releases at home pushed stock markets higher last week. Investor confidence improved considerably as domestic equity indexes climbed higher above key resistance levels and held onto gains the entire week. Bailout talks in the Euro zone reignited fears of inflation, paving the way higher for gold. The precious metal finally broke out of its trading range and settled near $1,740 an ounce to close out the week. We anticipate relatively higher volatility in the markets this week given the pivotal FOMC talk and ECB interest rate decision. Weekly Outlook The coming week will focus on the European Central Bank interest rate decision, while at home investors will be paying close attention to the latest unemployment figure. Below, we highlight ETFs that may see an increase in trading activity as relevant market data is released and [...]

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Japan ETFs In Focus As New Prime Minister Takes Office

Jared Cummans — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 11:00:48 +0000

The Japanese economy has endured two rough decades after a period of high growth made it seem as though they would quickly surpass the U.S. with ease. Lately, however, the economy has had trouble finding its footing, as the country has tried various techniques to try and jump-start its sputtering economy. Yet this has been easier said than done as a recent major natural disaster and the rising competition from nations such as Korea and China has made economic expansion extremely difficult for the country. This has put pressure on the political leadership of Japan to come up with a plan in order to make Japan Asia’s bright spot once again. Unfortunately, the country hasn’t exactly had a stable political picture and could continue to face more uncertainty thanks to recent political events in the nation [see also What Slowdown? Indonesia ETFs Hold Their Ground In Global Crisis].Today, the Japanese make yet [...]

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